Loss of Power After Changing Circuit Breaker

Defective Connection

• A short circuit, caused by an appliance connection such as a defective plug or cord can trip a circuit breaker, resulting in a power loss. A defective socket, or socket with short-circuited or otherwise faulty wiring, may also trip the breaker.

Overload

• Circuit breakers trip due to current overload. If a large number of high-energy appliances rely on that breaker, their electrical consumption may exceed the replacement circuit breaker's limit and trip it, causing loss of power.

Bad Box Connection

• Electrical boxes, which house lighting switches, trip circuit breakers if a wiring problem occurs. Loose wiring in the electrical box can short out against the box. This short circuit then trips the breaker, resulting in loss of power.